11 Days...

In 11 days, I will be going to Compass Ministries with some amazing people from church. I'll be there for almost a week, and my siblings are going as well. I have decided to TRY and post almost every day until then...just to prepare me.

Okay. I have been listening to a band called Sons & Daughters for about a month now. I got a free download of their live album, not knowing what to expect. Basically, it is an acoustic (often simply accapella) worship album that is performed by a man and a woman. They are an indie group, and the man's voice sometimes sounds slightly off-key, but overall I absolutely love it.

My absolute favorite song is called "Spirit Speaks." It is almost entirely piano, guitar, and the guy's unique voice harmonizing with the girl's incredible vocals. The reason why I love it so much is because of the haunting quality of the two voices blending together. The passion in the song gives me the chills!

I should tell you about the song, shouldn't I? ;) Okay, it is basically a prayer of submission and praise to God, crying out passionately the love for Christ. I was almost in tears the first time I heard it. Normally, I don't display much emotion when I sing, and I certainly don't raise my hands in the air. But this song brings something out of me that I don't normally even have a desire to feel.

My point is that it makes me feel...still. I often listen to it as I sleep, just to calm my frantic, Tourette-frenzied mind. Especially today, when I discovered a new tic that nearly put me to tears. The gist of it is that my brain insists on playing a rhythm over and over, and my body wants to move to the beat. It is usually my foot, my leg, or my hand that has to keep time. I despise it! The problem is, I have no clue how long this one will last or how obvious it is going to be. All I know is that I CANNOT relax and that frustrates me to no end.

I certainly need this song to calm my body down. Thank You, God...thank You for showing me this song!!

I'll try to post tomorrow.